J-Boats J/33 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1988 – 1991·~51 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/33 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
33.5' · 10.21 m
Displ.
8,100 lbs · 3,674 kg
First year
1988

The J/33 emerged in 1988 as a highperformance answer to the evolving PHRF racing circuits of the late 1980s. Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by TPI Composites, the J/33 was intended to distill the offshore capabilities and "giantkiller" reputation of the larger J/35 into a more nimble, 33foot platform. Unlike its predecessor, the J/34—which carried the heavy influence of the IOR (International Offshore Rule) with its pinched ends and complex handling—the J/33 was a cleansheet design focused on pure speed, lightair sensitivity, and ease of handling. It successfully bridged the gap between the spartan J/29 and the more substantial J/35, offering a vessel that was competitive on the racecourse yet possessed enough amenities for a committed cruising couple. According to the J/Boats Archives, the model was specifically engineered to be a "speedster" that could outpoint and outrun larger traditional cruisers.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 50,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/33 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 50,00010100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
C&C 35-334.67'$ 29,7502211
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
J-Boats J/9932.61'$ 214,500176
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Jaguar J/2929.5'$ 10,75083
J Boats J/33You are here$ 50,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/33 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/33 over the past 12 months is $50,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/33 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are J-Boats J/33 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/33 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/33?+
Comparable models include J Boats J/105, J Boats J/35, C&C 35-3. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.